Santi Cazorla, the streets will never forget this name but he is in news again after a sensational win by his team Oviedo, who are just one step away from returning back into the Spanish first division, La Liga after 24 years.
Santi Cazorla is in news again after a sensational win by his team Oviedo
The ex-Spain international returned to his boyhood club in 2023, with the lowest possible salary being agreed as he endeavoured to help them get back into La Liga.
Oviedo went into the second leg of the tie with a slim advantage thanks to Nacho Vidal’s brace in the 2-1 away victory.
However, back at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, the hosts were pegged back as Gonzalo Melero netted from the spot in the first half.
Cazorla was then presented with an opportunity to restore the aggregate
Cazorla was then presented with an opportunity to restore the aggregate lead in the 49th minute after Oviedo were awarded a free kick just outside the box.
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The Spaniard lined up to take the set-piece and struck a sweet shot into the bottom corner incredibly with his weaker foot.
“I’m just trying to enjoy what is left of my career, knowing that the end is closer,” Cazorla said after the game.
“I try to enjoy myself, which is the most important thing. I was sad that I wouldn’t start the game but I knew that this game was important. I’m happy I was able to help the team.”
Cazorla spent six years at Arsenal and made 180 appearances
Cazorla, a two-time European champion with Spain, spent six years at Arsenal and made 180 appearances before leaving in 2018. The final two years of his time in north London were plagued with injuries.
Cazorla suffered an Achilles injury in October 2016, with the midfielder going on to have 11 operations to cure the problem. One of the operations led to gangrene with doctors telling Cazorla he should be satisfied to walk again.
However, the Spaniard pushed to restart his football career and he had his Achilles reconstructed, with doctors grafting skin from his left arm featuring a tattoo to his right ankle.
Cazorla spent two years at La Liga club Villarreal after leaving Arsenal in 2018, before a three-year stint in Qatar.
